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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $325 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New Mexico University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,378 students vs. 1,824 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Western New Mexico University ($14,144.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,676 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 3.9% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($10,530 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Western New Mexico University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 41.7% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($12,708 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western New Mexico University (40% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Western New Mexico University earn on average $500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $35,100)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $10,814 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,686 vs. $31,500)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($213 vs. $325)
- More Western New Mexico University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/